American English pronunciation
How to pronounce oil
IPA transcription: ['ɔɪl]
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['ɔɪl]
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['ɔɪl]
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['ɔɪl]
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Noun
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a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
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oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist
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a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
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any of a group of liquid edible fats that are obtained from plants
Verb
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cover with oil, as if by rubbing
“oil the wooden surface”
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administer an oil or ointment to ; often in a religious ceremony of blessing
Usage examples
- The revolt was foiled and Gaylani was sentenced to death.
- Reliability and controllability are the advantages of chain-driven weapons over their recoil-actuated counterparts.
- Spare the rod and spoil the child.
- The allies spoiled the peace by attacking the rearguard of Mahmud's army.
- The area around the city, the Lago Agrio oil field, has many ecological problems.
- George Burnett briefly coached with the Edmonton Oilers.
- The island is characterized by steep undercut cliffs, with fertile volcanic soil.
- I can't believe they charge ten quid for using the toilets!
- There is also concern over soil erosion.
- Its soil was fertile and there was abundant fresh water.